Thymus 'Victor Reiter'

Also Known As

Victor Reiter Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Thymus 'Victor Reiter' plant details

Thymus 'Victor Reiter' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Victor Reiter'

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Victor Reiter'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rosy pink flowers peer above this mat of semi-evergreen, fragrant, rich kelly green foliage. Noted collector Victor Reiter brought this one back to northern California from the Mediterranean. We use it liberally to fill crevices or cascade over walls.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A vigorous, spreading mat to 3" tall with dark green, aromatic leaves and small purple flowers in dense clusters from June to September. Soft and fragrant underfoot. Full sun or light shade with moderate to occasional water. Hardy to 5 °F. Garden origin.